There wasn't much NFL tape on Ezekiel Elliott before the Giants' meeting with the Cowboys in Week 1. There's plenty now, and the Giants are impressed.

Rich Cimini ESPN Staff Writer

Yesterday was a day of contrasts at One Jets Drive. Nick Mangold, a heart-and-soul player for a decade, was placed on IR, perhaps ending his Jets career. Two players who should be stepping into prominent leadership roles by virtue of their talent and experience -- Mo Wilkerson and Sheldon Richardson -- came off as grumpy. Wilkerson was critical of the secondary and Richardson was surly when asked about his lack of production this season and role reduction in the last game.

The Yankees are reportedly among the teams interested in former Giants reliever Sergio Romo, who is now a free agent.

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Mets need bullpen help

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With closer Jeurys Familia facing a possible suspension at the start of next season, the Mets need a bullpen safety net. But they have to move an outfielder or get creative in other ways to free the needed salary, Buster Olney writes. Biggest holes for contenders (Insider)

With the Jets seemingly headed toward a high draft pick, here's a look at a handful of consensus prospects.

Rich Cimini ESPN Staff Writer

Jets OC Chan Gailey, who turns 65 next month, said he'd like to return next year. He said the disappointing season hasn't affected his desire to coach. "I'm looking forward to everything that we can do to make this thing the way it needs to be," he said. Whether Todd Bowles brings him back is another story. The offense hasn't been good. "It all falls on me," Gailey said. "That's my job."

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1927 Yankees diary

"The Diary of Myles Thomas" is an experiment in storytelling, a genre we're calling real-time historical fiction. Experience the Roaring Twenties through the eyes of a mediocre pitcher on the greatest baseball team of all time.